The state had wanted a hold on same-sex marriages while they appeal a judge's ruling overturning the state's ban on gay weddings.

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Chris Serrano, left, and Clifton Webb embrace after being married, as people wait in line to get licenses outside of the marriage division of the Salt Lake County Clerk's Office in Salt Lake City, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. A federal judge ruled on Friday that Utah's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Kim Raff)

Updated at 5:32 PM PDT on Tuesday, Dec 24, 2013

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected Utah's request to stop gay marriages in the state.

The state had wanted a hold on same-sex marriages while they appeal a judge's ruling overturning the state's ban on gay weddings.